Equasis Update Brings Further User Benefits For 2008
News Release
Equasis, the web-based maritime database has recently been updated to include a number of new features and functions to further assist users.
The updated version, which went live at the end of March, 2008, includes publication of new information from high-quality sources and provides greater user accessibility.
Key new features include:
- Publication of inspection report data from the Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (IOMoU).
- Inclusion of flag state comments on detentions, provided by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
- A 'Frequently Asked Questions' page.
- Improvements to the 'ship search' function.
- Addition of Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS) information from IMO.
- Update of hyperlinks to external data providers such as Q88, CDI and the Green Award together with a new hyperlink to the USCG's QualShip 21 programme.
- Improved data security.
Speaking about the new release, Jacques Benard, Director of Equasis said the latest version of Equasis marks another step forward for the database. The publication of flag state comments in addition to further high-quality inspection information from the IOMoU and IMO, will be of great benefit to key industry decision makers in the fight against sub-standard shipping. Continuing, Benard said and by listening to feedback from our users, we've been able to incorporate some of their ideas and suggestions into the program to help improve user accessibility and functionality too.
Equasis currently attracts more than 25,000 individual users per month, and registration is free, and completed in a simple, one-off procedure.
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New Address for Equasis
News Release
Please note that, with immediate effect, the Equasis Management Unit has re-located its Paris office to the following address:
Equasis,
MEDAD
Arche de la Defense,
Room 7.58,
92066 Paris La Defense Cedex
France
The email address remains the same at secretariat@equasis.org
Please update your records accordingly.
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Equasis Statistics Publication for 2006 Now Available
News Release
Equasis, the web-based maritime database has now released its publication 'The World Merchant Fleet in 2006 Statistics' from Equasis.
The publication, which is produced annually from data held within the Equasis database, provides a unique picture of the world's merchant fleet for 2006 and its performance.
The publication contains over 100 pages of in-depth analysis in an easy-to-read, tabular format and includes chapters on classification societies, P&I clubs, port state control inspections plus trade association and industry vetting programmes. Each chapter also includes a narrative presenting informative comment on the results shown in the tables.
An electronic version of the publication is available on the Equasis website by selecting the 'Statistics' link from the homepage of the site.
A limited number of hard copies are also available from the following address:
Equasis - 27 Quai Solidor - CS41846 - 35418 St. Malo Cedex - France
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New Address for Equasis
News Release
Please note that, the Equasis Management Unit has re-located its office in Lisbon to the following address:
Equasis
C/O EMSA,
Cais Do Sodré,
1249-206 LISBON
PORTUGAL
The email address remains the same at secretariat@equasis.org
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Amendments to the security of the Equasis website
News Release
Dear User,
During the coming weeks, a number of measures will be implemented to help improve overall security on the Equasis website.
Existing Users
A thorough review of existing user accounts will be undertaken in the near future. In order to ensure continuity of usage, existing users are kindly requested to ensure that their active accounts are provided with an up-to-date email address. Accounts dormant for more than six months will be deleted from the system.
New Users
In future, in order to gain access to Equasis, new users will have to provide a valid email address to which their account will be linked. If no valid email address is provided, then registration cannot be completed, and access will be denied.
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New procedures for registration, login and 'Update Your Profile' in the Equasis website
News Release
In order to help improve overall security on the Equasis website, a number of measures will be implemented in the coming weeks. The main changes will be:
Login:
In future, your email address will become your 'login', and this will be required at each login. The changes to the login screen, are shown in the screenshot below:
New Users:
Upon first registration, a password will be generated by Equasis and transmitted to you via the email address you have provided. (The password cannot be changed by the user). An example of the registration form is shown below:
At the end of registration form, the random code (picture) must be entered in the 'captcha' box in order to submit the form.
The email will include the password together with a hyperlink to enable you to validate your account the account will need to be validated within 7 days of receipt of the email. An example of the message generated is shown below:
Existing Users:
Existing user accounts will remain valid, however, it will be necessary for you to login using your email address. Your existing password will remain valid.
However, if you make any changes to your existing account using the 'Update Your Profile' feature, this will generate a new password. This password will be sent to you via the email address you have previously provided.
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Notes to Editors
1. Equasis is a web-based, non-profit making organisation, which was established in Paris by MoU in 2000 by a number of international maritime authorities to promote a quality culture throughout the maritime industry as a whole.
2. Operated by public authorities to promote quality in shipping, Equasis is a unique database collecting existing safety-related information on the world's merchant fleet from both public and private sources and making it easily accessible on the internet. Equasis presents factual information in such a way that ship by ship access is possible by using either, the IMO number, call sign or ship's name.
3. Further information can be obtained from secretariat@equasis.org or by visiting the website at www.equasis.org